26 of the best royal wedding gowns of all time

Save for the promise of eternal love, a gown is arguably the most memorable part of any wedding, and these dresses have gone down in history. Here the most iconic royal looks that have inspired countless brides for their big day.

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Princess Sofia of Sweden, 2015

Princess Sofia's gown was created by Swedish designer Ida Sjöstedt and featured long lace sleeves and a matching veil.

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Princess Madeleine of Sweden, 2013

Princess Madeleine chose a flowing Valentino Garavani bespoke dress, which featured short sleeves and yards of ruffled Chantilly lace.

Phillips, granddaughter of the Queen, chose a sleeveless design by Stewart Parvin that featured a beautiful ball gown skirt.

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Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, 2010

Crown Princess Victoria's gown was created by Swedish designer Pär Engsheden and included an off-the-shoulder neckline and cinched detailing at the waist.

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Princess Marie of Denmark, 2008

Marie Cavallier's dress featured a lace bodice, three quarter-length sleeves, and a flowing skirt with lace overlay.

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Archduchess Marie-Christine of Austria, 2008

The Archduchess chose long sleeves with fur cuffs for her December wedding.

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Lady Rose Windsor, 2008

Lady Rose's simple white gown featured short ruffled sleeves and an open neckline.

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Autumn Kelly, 2008

Kelly, who married the Queen's grandson Peter Phillips, chose a sweetheart neckline with a lace shrug for her wedding ceremony.

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Laura Parker Bowles, 2006

Parker Bowles chose a v-neck gown with bell sleeves and floral details for her wedding to Harry Lopes.

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Camilla Parker Bowles, 2005

For her second marriage to Prince Charles, Camilla chose a look from Robinson Valentine (now known as Anna Valentine) that included a white gown with a gold embroidered coat. She accessorized with a standout gold headpiece.

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Queen Letizia of Spain, 2004

The always chic Queen Letizia walked down the aisle in a collared Manuel Pertegaz gown that featured a stunning train.

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Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, 2004

Mary Elizabeth Donaldson wore a beautifully fitted gown with three quarter length sleeves and pleating down the front, for her marriage to Danish Crown Prince Frederik.

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Queen Máxima of The Netherlands, 2002

Queen Máxima wore a long-sleeved sheath with a high neckline and a lace veil when she married King Willem-Alexander.

Lady Sarah married Daniel Chatto in a flowing skirt, a ruched bodice, and sheer sleeves.

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Queen Rania of Jordan, 1993

Queen Rania's short-sleeve gown also featured a collar and gold embroidery. She even matched the dress to the details on her veil and shoes.

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Sarah Ferguson, 1986

The Duchess of York married Prince Andrew in a gown by British designer Lindka Cierach.

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Princess Diana, 1981

Princess Diana's gown is arguably the most iconic wedding gown in history. The dramatic white dress was designed by David and Elizabeth Emanuel and featured a ruffled collar, long sleeves, and fabric for days.

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Queen Silvia of Sweden, 1976

Sweden's current queen wore a long-sleeve sheath that featured a stunning train when she married Carl XVI Gustaf.